Following on from my last post which discussed what can go wrong when applying a ceramic coating to your car, I thought it would be a good idea to follow up with a post on a topic which also relates to the subject but gets equally as much attention, and for good reason. This question is “How Do I Wash My Car After Ceramic Coating?” Although it may seem like a simple question, the answer is not so simple, and…
I received some great feedback on one of my recent blog posts which detailed how to apply ceramic coating at home for beginners, with a lot of people expressing that they wanted to give it a try themselves. However, one common concern amongst readers was, what happens if the ceramic coating goes wrong? For many enthusiast detailers who have no experience working with ceramic coatings, it can be a daunting proposition, as there are plenty of horror stories online of…
One question I commonly get asked by readers of this blog is “How many times can I polish my cars paint?” The truth is that there are too many variables in play to be able to give a cut and dry answer to this question. Some of these variables include : What products are being used? What pad? What machine? What speed setting? How much pressure? Arm speed? How thick/thin is your particular paint? How hard/soft is your particular paint?…
One of my favourite things about my Audi TTRS is the note of that amazing 5-Cylinder engine. The car sounds fantastic and even better when the Sport button is activated. Once sport mode is engaged, a flap in the exhaust is opened up which releases more of that great exhaust sound. One thing that annoyed me slightly was that I wanted this sport mode to be engaged all the time, but you need to press the sport button each time…
Quick Detailer spays are one of the most popular types of products in the detailing world for as long as I can remember, and for good reason. They are versatile products that can be used in several different scenarios and can often leave quite an impressive finish on your paintwork with very little effort at all. One of the only problems I have with quick detailers is the amount of choice available when it comes to buying, the options are…
Believe it or not, one of the most important aspects of cleaning a car is the drying step after you have completed a wash. This stage in the detailing process is often overlooked and neglected by some with a little less experience and can make a huge difference to the finished product. There are many reasons why you should be drying a car correctly, both from a paint safety point of view and the overall finish and look of the…
CarPro Elixir is a product I have had recommended to me by others for as long as I can remember. As some of my regular readers will know, I recently did a guide on How to Apply Ceramic Coating. In this application, I used one of CarPro’s Ceramic Products called Cquartz Lite. Since I am keen to keep this coating looking and performing as best as possible I decided to pick up a few products to help maintain its appearance….
One detailing job I have been keen to do for a long time is to apply a ceramic coating on my car. Due to the current situation that we are all facing at the moment, I suddenly found myself with a lot of time on my hands. (As I’m sure most of my readers can relate to!) As the world is going into lockdown, more and more people are tackling big jobs they had planned for their car, and I…
Regular readers of this blog will know that I am a big fan of Gyeon Products. For those of you who may not be familiar with Gyeon, they are a Korean based detailing product manufacturer mainly recognised for nanotechnology-based products, primarily spray sealants and ceramic coatings. Gyeon has positioned itself as a premium brand in the marketplace and you won’t find their products priced at the budget end of the scale. With Gyeon you pretty much always know you are…
One question I regularly get asked is how do I feel about automatic car washes, and right off the bat I will tell people that they are the root of all evil and will more than likely damage your cars paintwork and degrade the finish while giving your car a sub-par clean. If these automatic car washes are so bad then why do most of the general population use them on their cars? One word. Convenience! The average joe doesn’t…